Michele Sue Gross, 69, of Hickory, North Carolina died Friday, April 24, 2020 at her home. Born July 29, 1950, she was the oldest daughter of the late James William Hart, Jr. and Margaret Rose Anthony Hart. Michele was a volunteer with Carolina Caring Hospice of Newton, North Carolina.
Michele spent much of her professional career helping others through her work at Catawba Valley Memorial Hospital in Hickory where she shared her love of Jesus Christ and her empathy for others openly. Michele was known affectionately by family members as Mickey and was known for her love of music.
Her husband of 42 years, Dale Gross, daughter Melissa Hammersmith Weaver of Vale, North Carolina, granddaughter Masi Helms of Vale, North Carolina, sister Holly Mathews (Charley) of Bettendorf Iowa, brother Eric Hart (Lihua) of Raleigh North Carolina, grandniece Eliana Hart, nephew Chuck Mathews (Laine) of Bartonville, Illinois, niece Diana Mathews Holberg (Ryan) of Webster City, Iowa, uncle Curtis Anthony (Ilene) of Okemah, Oklahoma, aunt Viola Gasper of Bridgeport, Texas, and 10 cousins and their families all survive her.
In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her son Gary Dean Hammersmith, Jr. and her nephews James Charles Hart and Philip Daniel Hart.
The family will have a Celebration of Life and a private service once the restrictions of COVID-19 have been lifted.
Source Citation: Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton
Michele spent much of her professional career helping others through her work at Catawba Valley Memorial Hospital in Hickory where she shared her love of Jesus Christ and her empathy for others openly. Michele was known affectionately by family members as Mickey and was known for her love of music.
Her husband of 42 years, Dale Gross, daughter Melissa Hammersmith Weaver of Vale, North Carolina, granddaughter Masi Helms of Vale, North Carolina, sister Holly Mathews (Charley) of Bettendorf Iowa, brother Eric Hart (Lihua) of Raleigh North Carolina, grandniece Eliana Hart, nephew Chuck Mathews (Laine) of Bartonville, Illinois, niece Diana Mathews Holberg (Ryan) of Webster City, Iowa, uncle Curtis Anthony (Ilene) of Okemah, Oklahoma, aunt Viola Gasper of Bridgeport, Texas, and 10 cousins and their families all survive her.
In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her son Gary Dean Hammersmith, Jr. and her nephews James Charles Hart and Philip Daniel Hart.
The family will have a Celebration of Life and a private service once the restrictions of COVID-19 have been lifted.
Source Citation: Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton
Michele Sue Gross, 69, of Hickory, North Carolina died Friday, April 24, 2020 at her home. Born July 29, 1950, she was the oldest daughter of the late James William Hart, Jr. and Margaret Rose Anthony Hart. Michele was a volunteer with Carolina Caring Hospice of Newton, North Carolina.
Michele spent much of her professional career helping others through her work at Catawba Valley Memorial Hospital in Hickory where she shared her love of Jesus Christ and her empathy for others openly. Michele was known affectionately by family members as Mickey and was known for her love of music.
Her husband of 42 years, Dale Gross, daughter Melissa Hammersmith Weaver of Vale, North Carolina, granddaughter Masi Helms of Vale, North Carolina, sister Holly Mathews (Charley) of Bettendorf Iowa, brother Eric Hart (Lihua) of Raleigh North Carolina, grandniece Eliana Hart, nephew Chuck Mathews (Laine) of Bartonville, Illinois, niece Diana Mathews Holberg (Ryan) of Webster City, Iowa, uncle Curtis Anthony (Ilene) of Okemah, Oklahoma, aunt Viola Gasper of Bridgeport, Texas, and 10 cousins and their families all survive her.
In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her son Gary Dean Hammersmith, Jr. and her nephews James Charles Hart and Philip Daniel Hart.
The family will have a Celebration of Life and a private service once the restrictions of COVID-19 have been lifted.
Source Citation: Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton
Michele spent much of her professional career helping others through her work at Catawba Valley Memorial Hospital in Hickory where she shared her love of Jesus Christ and her empathy for others openly. Michele was known affectionately by family members as Mickey and was known for her love of music.
Her husband of 42 years, Dale Gross, daughter Melissa Hammersmith Weaver of Vale, North Carolina, granddaughter Masi Helms of Vale, North Carolina, sister Holly Mathews (Charley) of Bettendorf Iowa, brother Eric Hart (Lihua) of Raleigh North Carolina, grandniece Eliana Hart, nephew Chuck Mathews (Laine) of Bartonville, Illinois, niece Diana Mathews Holberg (Ryan) of Webster City, Iowa, uncle Curtis Anthony (Ilene) of Okemah, Oklahoma, aunt Viola Gasper of Bridgeport, Texas, and 10 cousins and their families all survive her.
In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her son Gary Dean Hammersmith, Jr. and her nephews James Charles Hart and Philip Daniel Hart.
The family will have a Celebration of Life and a private service once the restrictions of COVID-19 have been lifted.
Source Citation: Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton
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